Pune: Chess Coach — Universal Wisdom School Job at Universal Wisdom School
Universal Wisdom SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Universal Wisdom School
- School
- Universal Wisdom School
- City
- Pune
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- IB Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹2.4L – ₹6.0L per year
- Experience
- 2–6 years
- Posted
- 11 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Universal Wisdom School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Chess Coach — Universal Wisdom School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: IB BOARD. The school has been running for 4+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Universal Wisdom School, a IB Board school in Pune, is hiring a Chess Coach.
Key responsibilities:
- Plan training sessions and conditioning programmes
- Coach students for inter-school tournaments
- Maintain equipment and safety standards
- Identify and develop young talent
Requirements:
- 2-6 years of relevant experience
- Certification in the sport from a recognised body; coaching experience preferred
About the school: Universal Wisdom School is a IB Board Day School in Balewadi, Pune.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Universal Wisdom School
Plan PE periods, coach school teams, organise inter-house and inter-school events, and own student physical-fitness benchmarks.
Working in an IB BOARD school
Teaching in the IB means planners, formative assessment, learner-profile attributes and ongoing IB-pedagogy training.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Pune
Pune has a healthy mix of CBSE, ICSE and IB schools, with strong demand around the academic-year onboarding cycle.
Common questions about this role
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
How do I apply for this Chess Coach — Universal Wisdom School vacancy?
Apply through this page using your School Jobs India profile. Complete your profile first (qualifications, experience, references) — schools shortlist faster when the basics are in place.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
How much experience do I need for this Chess Coach — Universal Wisdom School role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
About Universal Wisdom School
Universal Wisdom School is a day school affiliated to IB Board, established in 2022, located in Pune, Maharashtra.
Universal Wisdom School is a IB Board Day School in Balewadi, Pune.
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